Addiction Therapist Job in San Diego, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Observes patient behaviors and reaction patterns for use by higher-level professionals or the multidisciplinary treatment team in reviewing and modifying treatment and/or follow-up plans.
• Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, and follow-up as needed.
• Provides follow-up evaluations of patients to determine whether veterans have received all appropriate services and provides any additional services or referrals required.
• Provides psycho/social assessments as part of the intake of individuals into the HUD/V ASH program and as a basis for ADTP admissions as appropriate.
• Administers screening tools specific to program as appropriate to professional competencies, observing and recording patient reactions and recommending appropriate treatment modalities.
• Functions as treatment coordinator for patients, developing treatment plans and follow-up plans for each assigned patient, with input from the HUD/V ASH team.
• Provides direct individual and group counseling services to patients and their families/loved ones.
• Responds in a timely manner to all requests for data/reports/monitors needed.
• Provides follow-up evaluations of patients to determine whether veterans have received all appropriate services and provides any additional services or referrals required.
• Provides information and assistance to other Medical Center health care providers when requested.
• Provides consultation to and, where appropriate, leadership of the therapeutic community groups (e.g. decision-making planning and special activity groups) within the HUD/V ASH team.
• Conducts educational classes for patient population, utilizing a variety of techniques, formats and media, including lecture, discussion, experiential, and audio/video presentations as assigned.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community health/social service agencies, parole/probation officers and similar groups or individuals as they become involved in the follow-up care of a given resident.
• Participates in team treatment planning sessions, communicating relevant information concerning patient progress.
• Engages patients and participates in the admission/screening process by interviewing patients and their families and completing intake assessments.
• Handles emergency situations independently without need of specific instructions.
• Provides consultation to and, where appropriate, leadership of the therapeutic community groups (e.g. decision-making planning and special activity groups) within department.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 0730AM-4:00PM
Telework: Not Available
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Driver's license is required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/11/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12770715.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.